2.0 TDI PD (EA188) vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) BUY 80/100
+8 points over 2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2003--2009
2012--2020
Displacement
1968 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
136--170 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)

"Pump-Düse system. Strong but injector-hungry. DPF issues if city-only. Good highway engine."

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

"Same as Audi EA888 Gen 3. Dual injection, metal tensioner. Golf GTI/R engine. Proven."

Issues Comparison

2.0 TDI PD (EA188) 0

No documented issues.

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 2

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced in Gen 3) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

2.0 TDI PD (EA188) 19

Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Altea 5P 2004--2015 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Touran 1T 2003--2010 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2012 Octavia 1Z 2004--2008 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2003--2008 A3 8P 2003--2008 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2010 A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 A6 C6 2004--2011 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2006--2008 Altea 5P 2006--2015 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2010 A3 8P 2006--2012 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2006--2012 Octavia 1Z 2006--2013 Leon 1P 2006--2012 Alhambra 7M 2005--2010

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 31

Golf Mk6 (5K) 2010--2012 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Kodiaq NS 2017--2024 Transporter T5 2012--2015 Transporter T6 2015--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2017 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2019 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2017 Leon 5F 2014--2017 A3 8V 2013--2016 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2016--2018 A3 8V 2016--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Tiguan AD 2016--2024 Superb 3V 2019--2024 Q3 F3 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Arteon 3H 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present Ateca 2.0 TSI KH 2018--2024 SUV Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Polo GTI 2.0 TSI AW 2017--2024 Hatchback Scirocco 2.0 TSI 13 2008--2017 Coupe T-Roc R 2.0 TSI A1 2019--2024 SUV
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